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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01
The Dollar Mark.

The origin of the dollar mark came
about in this way: Austria, Germany,
Spain, and Mexico, as well as some of
the South American states, have each
a coin of this denomination. The Span
ish dollar dates back about three hun
dred years. The unit of Spanish money
(the real is of three values. The first
is one-eighth of dollar, and is always
used in Spanish-American countries
the second is one-tenth of dollar, and
the third more generally used in Spain
proper one-twentieth of a dollar. The
Spanish-Mexican dollar dates back
about one hundred and fifty years. The
Spanish dollar bears on the diverse
the shield of Spain and the figure g,
denoting eight reals. The Spanish
American dollar has the shield between
the pillars of Hercules, figure 8, etc.
The Spanish dollar is of less weight
and value than the Spanish Mexican
piece of the same denomination, and
hence less desirable in technical
sense. The latter came to be distin-
guished as pillar" dollars in trade,
and merchants were careful to desig-
nate which coin they would accept in
their dealings. The Spanish Mexican
dollar was known to English-speaking
people as the "piece of eight" eight
reals. When, prior to the American
Revolution, / florida was Spanish
province, maintaining commercial rela-
tions with the Spanish dependencies of
Mexico and Cuba, accounts were kept
in dollars and reals, or in pieces of
i ~ T "a
followed that distinguishing mark of
the character 8 came to be used, i'm
plying piece of eight, the upright
strokes designating pillars, meaning
that the pillar was the only coin in
question. In customary correspond
ence and accounts the two perpendicu-
lar marks eventually were run through
the figure =. sometimes slanting, and
thus we have the origin and meaning
of the mark.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01
Premature Cleveland Boomers.

The Democratic politicians, particularly
those who do not want Mr.. Cleveland re-
nominated, are indulging in a good deal Of
absurd gossip over the question whether
he did or he didn't say that lie would be q
candidate for a second term. The story
seems to have been started at a dinner of
Western Democrats in the midst of char
acteristic Democratic hilarty. Then came
Senator Vest and stated in an interview
that he knew the President would not be a
candidate from sundry remarks he had
made in a conversation. Then came SEN
ator German with the statement that the
President had frequently expressed him
self against second term twice as strong
ly as he is represented to have done by the
press. Then came Mr.. Dorsheimer with
his story that the President wrote a letter
for publication, refusing to accept re-
nomination, which he induced him to sup
press. Then came Smith NJ. Weed, who,
like all the others, is of course on intimate
terms with the President, and says that
Mr.. Cleveland told him he didn't want to
run again. And SO the gossip runs.
Meanwhile those who don't want him re-
nominated fall back on his own statement
in his letter of acceptance
mo means tending TO the full realization
of a form of government by the people
WOulu De mOIt euoCtiNo Iuhh al uuutuu-
ment to the Constitution disqualifying the
President for reelection. We recognize
m the eligibility of the President for re-
election most serious danger to that calm,
deliberate, and intelligent political action
which must characterize government by
the people,"
Unquestionably the mugwumps are in
the right about the matter. Whether all
this Democratic gossip has any foundation
or is q mere blind makes little difference.
When it comes to the pinch the Democrats
had rather be beaten with Cleveland than
with any other candidate. He will be re-
nominated after more or less chatter from
the indictments. and he will gladly take
the nomination. 1t will not have to be
carried to him on a silver platter either.
Meanwhile the most significant feature of
all this party gossip is the positive refusal
of the country to get excited over it. IL it
were intended to launch another Cleveland
boom it has signally failed. The people
have sized up the President and are not
disposed to GO into politics for some time
TO come. The manipulators had better
house their boom. II is premature.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

for halls of learning. Each maiden A. M
must be sufficiently proficient in this art 10
conduct full blown bubble from the foot
of the main staircase TO the second floor
and back again.
Life seems little less monotonous
since we learned this. Think of the deli
cate touches, the properly modulated puffs,
not 10 mention the delightful evidences of
repressed resources. Girl who is able TO
do this would, if she would let herself
loose, be capable of filling and regulating
jubilee balloon for the Queens ami
versary.
American girls should not allow their
cousins to blow them over in this fashion,
but should come up with some new and
awfully larky innovation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

SENATOR MORRILL, of Vermont takes a
very hopeful view of the political situation.
He says: Il am convinced that Blaine or
any other man who may be nominated by
the Republican convention can DO elected.
The Republican party to-day Is harmonic
Gus and united. and its candidate for the
Presidency next year has every prospect Of
success, no matter who he may be"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

With the other bills that are yet pending
in the House and are sure to pass both
houses, and the general appropriation bill
for the current expenses of our State Gov
eminent for the next two years, which must
be not far from 500, 900, the grand total of
appropriations for the session will foot up
nearly or quite $2,50O.0OO, as against
$685., 823.57 for 1885 and 1886.
GENERAL NOTES.
The Governor has appointed II. ID. Plat,
farmer of Ypsianti, as State Oil Inspec-
tor, vice S. w. La Du, whose term has ex-
PRED. The Senate has not yet been mott
fed of the appointment.
Both sides are making strong claims in
regard to the high tax liquor law that re-
Gently passed the House. 1t will be re-
membered that the bill barely squeezed
through the House, and now a careful esti-
mate of the Senate makes it seem quite
certain that that body stands toward the
bill at the present figures as: "Yeas Is,
NAYS IL, with some half q dozen
noncommittal The friends of the bill may
be obliged to ease MP little in some re-
spects before the bill can pass the Senate,
but they propose to keep it as il on clad as
they possibly can.
Representative Hill, os Clinton County.
had pet scheme to abolish the Board of
Corrections and Charities, but when his
bill for that purpose came up on the 18th,
it found only feeble support, and received
only ii votes against striking out all after
the enacting clause, to A. for striking out.
So the board will stay for at least two years
more.
The Senate has passed the House bill to
abolish the Board Of Councilmen for De-
troit OBSERVER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

AT the Berlin Aquarium, DR.. Otto
Hermes has studied a luminous bacillus.
IN the air the organism emits blush
green phosphorescence, which can
be communicated to dead fishes and to
sea water, but not to fresh water. At a
temperature of about 100 degrees the
luminous property is lost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

JOHN FINLEY, an Indian trader, was
the first white man to cross the mount
aims west of North Carolina and enter
kentucky. This was in 1867, and it
was the glowing account given by him
on his return that induced Daniel Boone
and four others to accompany him on a
trip of exploration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

In September, 1866, the authorities
of Massachusetts, threatened Rhode
Island with non-intercourse, because
the latter tolerated Cuakers, but the
people of Little Rhody, although bav-
ing little sympathy for the Quakers, re-
fused to he party to their persecu-
ton, notwithstanding the threat of its
powerful colonial neighbcr.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

A BosToN woman recently refused,
it is alleged, to buy some sugar-cured
hams on the ground that she never
bought anyth ng that had been dis
eased.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

The Continental Congress ceased to
exist March 4, 1889, and the new Gov
eminent provided for by the National
Constitution went into operation. Thus
it is that the United States official year
begins with March 4.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

A MATERIAL called "featherbone,r
prepared from the quilts of geese and
turkeys, is said to be largely taking
the place of whalebone for many pur-
poses
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

CARDINAL WoLsEY. who had risen
from his lowly station as the son of q
butcher to be the High Chancellor of
England under Henry Will, died in
153O
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

MIN often rise so high on the wave
of success as to lose sight of earthly
joys.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-01

Subject Of lesson for june - SThe Com
mandments." Ex 10: ILL.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
ARE YOU GOING WEST?

If so, don't forget that the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railway furnishes the
shortest and best route to all the principal
cities in the West and Northwest. 1t runs
three express trains daily except Sunday, and
two express trains daily, from Chicago to
Milwaukee, La Crosse, st. Paul, Minneapolis
and points beyond. 1t runs two express
trains daily from Chicago to Council Bluffs,
Omaha, Denver and San Francisco. II runs
two express trains daily to Sioux City, Yank-
ton and Sioux Falls via Manila, and it runs
a host of express trains to all other promi-
nent points on its own 5000 miles of thor
oughly equipped road in Northern Illinois,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Dakota, Iowa and
Missouri. For maps, timetables, rates of
fare, sleeping car berths, and other infor-
nation call upon ticket agent of any road
east of Chicago, or address F. A. Miller, As
sistant General Passenger Agent, No. 63
CLARK Street, Chicago, ILL.,, or A. v. H. Car
penter, General Passenger Agent, Milwaukee,
Wis.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

A PARTY of nine hundred natives of
Norway, Sweden and Denmark, prosper
GUS residents of the Northwest, left New
York last week for visit to their old
home. The Scandinavisns of the West
now make annual pilgrimages to the old
country during the holiday season. The
fact that they are able to do so, being
prosperous and many of them wealthy
speaks volumes for this element of our
population, The American Scandina-
VANS have no sympathy with Socialism
or Anarchism. They are an industrious,
saving and law-abiding class Of people,
and generally prosperous, happy and
contented.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

In bis annual report, Postmaster Gen
eral Villas suggests number of measures
for the improvement of the postal SER
vice, the more important being the extern
sion and perfection of the system of free
delivery, the reformation Of the system
of employing and paying for railroad
transportation, and the establishment of
additional fast mail service. He is of the
opinion that the deficiency caused by the
last reduction in the rates of postage will
nearly if not entirely disappear during
the current year, but he is opposed to
any further reductions for some time to
come
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

FOREIGN.-Franc was the center
of interest in politics during last week.
President Grevy was finally forced into
rendering his resignation. On Friday he
yielded to popular clamor and resigned
his great trust. There were some fears
of an outbreak, but no trouble was ex-
perienced. On Saturday both houses of
the National Assembly elected M. Sadi-
Carnot as President. The election ap-
pears to be generally acquiesced in, and
promises peaceful government, at least
for the present. The new President was
formally installed on Sunday. This cris-
is successfully passed would seem to indi-
cate that the Republic in France can
stand considerable of strain without
going to pieces.
In Ireland, Mr. Sullivan, the late Lord
Mayor OF the city of Dublin, was on Fri
day tried and convicted of the charge Of
having, in violation Of law, published in
his newspaper reports Of forbidden Ma
tional League meetings. He was SEN
fenced to two months imprisonment.
The policy of coercion is evidently to be
vigorously pushed, but it can have but
one ending-The utter Generalization OF
the English government.
Italy.-A dispatch from Rome reports
the destruction of Bsignano, in the
italian province of Calabria, by an earth
quake. Four thousand people are rem
dered homeless and many are missing.
Other towns in the province also suffer-
ed.
Germany.-Professor Bergman de-
clares that the bacillus discovered by DR..
Scheverlien in the Crown Princes throat
is not the real bacillus of cancer.-Ger-
many and Austria have renewed the COM
mercial treaty for period of six months,
with the understanding that it shall tacit
ly continue after that time.
England.-Lord Lyons, whose serious
illness was announced recently, is dead.
Lord Lyons was born April 26, 1917, and
succeeded to his fathers title and estate
in 1853 Was appointed attache to Greece
in 1889; to Dresden in 1852, to Rome in
1853, and in 1856 Envoy to Tuscany. He
was accredited Envoy Extraordinary to
the United States in 1858, returning to
England on account of ill. health in 1865;
was appointed Ambassador to Turkey the
same year, being transferred to France
in 1867. There was recently some talk
of his resignation, but he was prevailed
upon by Lord Salisbury to continue in
office. He left Paris for. London only
few days ago.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
THE MARKETs.-Tchicago, Mon

THE MARKETS. Chicago, Mon
day afternoon, Dec. 5.l-At the afternoon
session of the Boaru of Trade, there was
a slight weakening in grains and provis-
ions, Wheat sold off q cent, corn A@@
cent, while oats were but shade lower.
Pork declined Is cents and ribs y cents.
No. Wheat-December closed at 784
@783s cents, January sold at 784@78B
cents, closing inside. February closed at
7919@795Sc, May at S51s@S5S cents,
closingat S516@855S cente.
Closing prices: December 501s
cents, January 5O5s cents, February 5O4
cents; May sold at 551S@552 cents, clos
at 65A cents.
Oats-January 3O4, February 301s,
May 1879 @34 cents-closing at outside.
Mess Probationary sold at $14.821s
@14.9O, May at $14.45@l5.60 closing at
14.85 for January, $3.50 for May.
Lard January sold at $7471S@7 so.
may dI @i'Oi p W t.oO, cloSIuB az On y
for January, $7.5715 for February, $76712
for March and $7.S71s for May.
Short Ribs-January $685., Febru-
airy SITS, March sold at $7S21s@7871s,
closing at S7.85, May at $500.
Other Markets.
The leading outside wheat markets
were stronger and all sold higher. Top
prices, however, were not maintained,
but last Gales we're at 1s@1S advance over
Saturday. Corn was up 4@11s cent
Wheat-May closed in New York at
9524 cents, ST. Louis S715 cents, Toledo
81 cents, Milwaukee 9314 cents, Duluth
854 cents, Baltimore 954 cents.
Corn-January closed in New York
at 631s cents, st. Louis 485s cents, in
Baltimore COZ cents.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

CONGRESS assembled at noon Monday
In the Senate the contested.seat case of
Mr.. Faulkner, of West Virginia, was laid
over for future consideration, but Mr.
Turpie, of Indiana, the legality of whose
election has been seriously questioned
was admitted to his seat without a CON
test. The organization Of the Senate as
it was at the last session continues, Mr.
ingalls,, of Kansas, being its presiding
officer. The House organized in accord
ance with the program of Saturday
nights Democratic caucus, and Mr.. Gar
Isle was elected Speaker.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
THE LEWIS oPERETTAs.

"R. E. Porter" "Hunt the Thimble,"
and Caught Mapping" (tor Christmas
eve), are growing more and more popu-
lar. Send for them and you will be sure
to delight audiences and swell the treas
ury of your Sunday. school or literary
and musical societies. On sale at the
Universalist Publishing House, Western
Branch.
"R. E. Porter" rs cents copy, $500 a
dozen.
"Hunt the Thimble," 30 cents copy,
$4.20 a dozen.
Caught Mapping" 30 cents a copy,
$3.00a dozen.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

THE copious rains of last week were
welcome in many portions of Illinois and
Indiana where an actual water famine
existed, wells and cisterns being dry.
The rains came before the ground froze,
and had it not great suffering would
have been experienced. The creeks and
wells which have been dry all summer
have commenced to fill up. Stock-feed-
ers have been driving cattle to water in
many instances several miles, and there
is great rejoicing over the two-days' rain.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

THE National Committee of the Prohi-
bition party has appointed Indianapolis
as the place and June as the time of
holding their national nominating conven-
ton. Convention held last week in this
city was largely attended and ELECTED
much enthusiasm among its members. A
campaign fund of $4,000 was raised at
the last meeting. Gen. Clinton B. Fisk
presided at one of the sessions. Miss
Willard delivered an able memorial ad-
dress on the late John B. Finch.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
CHRISTMAS CONCERT PIECE

The December issue of the s. s. Helper
NOW READY contains concert piece ar
ranged by Miss Grace F. White, entitled
christmas Voices" Original music
furnished by Mr.. Arthur F. Burnett
Sample copies of Helper ten cents, IL for
S1.00. Music pamphlets at $150 per
hundred; sample copies gratis. Address
orders Universalist Publishing House,
16 Bromfield street, Boston.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

AT the Stock Yards on Monday the re-
ceipts of cattle were 10000; trade rather
slow, with little or no change in values as
compared with the close on Friday. Re
ceipts of hogs $4,000; business fair, with a
slight up-turn on the best heavy, which
sold at S.. go to $685., and packing sorts at
$40 to $3.50; the general market, however,
closed rather weak, with large num- Der
unsold. Receipts of sheep 5000; ali sold
out at an early hour at slight advance.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
BUSINESS ITEMS.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT PIEoE.-This piece
under the name of christmas Voices"
published in the Sunday school Helper,
is now ready. The compiler, Miss Grace
F. White, has done her work in an admir-
able manner. Mr.. Arthur f. Burnett has
rendered valuable help on the musical
department. To prevent disappointment
orders should be sent in early.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

The REDEEMER.-This is the new Sun
day school Service Book prepared by
Rev. J. ]. Lewis; his son, Leo r. Lewis,
some time since we have published a
work Of this character we believe that it
will meet the demand for a new book
that has been made by so many of our
schools. As it is passing rapidly through
the press we expect to have it ready. in
January
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
FANCY WOR X.
ADVERTISERS
e .ss 81, e. LORD aTHOMAS.
THE REDEEMER."

Under the above title, we have in pre- IS
and shall publish early in the new year,
a Service Book for Sunday.schools.
The book will be, in sub stance, biog-
rapby of Jesus life in the thirty. four
services prepared for general use. There
will be also special services for New Year,
Children's, All Souls, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, funeral and missionary occa.
sions; also five services for the Primary
Department.
Rev. j. ]. Lewis has arranged and COM
piled the work; his son Leo r. Lewis
edits the music.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

THE unwilling of the Garfield statue in
Cincinnati took place on Friday of last
week. Addresses were made by Hon.
Ezra b. Taylor, Governor Foraker and
others. The statue is satisfactory as a
work of art. An immense concourse of
people witnessed the ceremonies at the
unwilling, and attended the exercises at
Masonic hall.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10
QUICK TIME TO CALEDONIA.

The double daily schedule recently estab-
lished by the Union and Central Pacific Rail-
way Company, shortens the time one day to
the Pacific Coast, and forms close connection
with the double daily service over the Chi
cago & Northwestern Railway.
As the entire line is abundantly supplied
with first class equipment, travellers by this
route can secure ample accommodation.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

LAST week witnessed important Grim
inal proceedings: The conviction of Herr
Most, the Anarchist, at New York; a new
trial granted by New York Judges to
Sharpe, the New York boodler; and a
writ of superssdeas granted by Judges
McAllister and Moran, of the Appellate
Court for the Chicago district, for our
county boodlers. There is a growing
public indignation caused by the unwar-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

BR. H. N. BROWN will preach monthly
follows:
I'd Sunday, Pleasant Grove, Ind.
4th Sunday, Saluda.. Ind.
REV. N. X. QUACKENBUSH will preach
monthly as follows:
1st Sunday, Mt Carmel, Ind.
I'd Sunday, Rising Sun, Ind.
3rd Sunday, Union, Union Co., Ind.
4tb Sunday, ireland, Ind.
REV. JOHN RICHARDSON will preach
LIST and3d Sundays, Eaton, o.
I'd Sunday, New Paris, o
4th Sunday, Plattsville, o.
REV. j. w. HENLEY will preach
Dec. IL, Plain City, IL A. M, Alder Chapel,
3 Pm.
Dec IS, Woodstock, o., IL AM.
REV. MARY T. CLARK will preach
Dec. II, Huntertown, II A. NJ, 7P.M.
Dec. 49, Huntertown, ii A. M, P.M
Dec. 20, HuntertOwn, IL A. M, p. M.
(Also, during the weeks as friends may de-
sire.
ARTHUR A. STEARNS, Agent of Buchtel
College, will hold meetings as follows:
Dec. IS. Chardon. o.
REV. 1. B. GRANDY will preach
Dec. Is to %, Milan, Ind.
Dec. "a. McCords.
Dec. 20. Oakland.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

A REPORT from Toledo, o., states that
a gigantic scheme has been devised by
the st andsrd Oil Company for the con-
struction of grand trunk pipe line from
New York to Chicago for the trsnspor-
tation of oil. 1t is stated that the line of
pipes, connecting all the oil fields of Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Indiana, will be 1000
miles in length and cost $5,000,000. This
may be true and it may individually
NOT
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

A CIRCUIT Judge in West Virginia
has decided that Mr.. Faulkner's election
to the United States Senate at the spec
ial session of the Legislature of that
State, several months ago, was illegal,
because the election of a Senator was not
specified in the Governors call of the
special session.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

WHAT is known as the "black diphthe-
ria"-the worst form of the disease-has
become epidemic in Clay and adjoining
counties in Arkansas, and is fearfully
fatal. Outside medical help has been
called in.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

ranted interference of higher courts with
the judgments of local Criminal Courts
in the cases of convicted VIGOROUSLY
guilty offenders. Sharpe has been ad-
mitted to bail in the sum of $4,000.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

The total number of votes that were
polled at the recent State election in
Oregon on the prohibition question was
1881. The official canvass of the returns
show a majority of 1856 against the
proposition.